Shmyhal thanks EU Council for new package of sanctions against Russia
Prime Minister of Ukraine has thanked the Council of the European Union for adopting a new package of sanctions against Russia.
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21 July 2022
Zelensky thanks Costa Rica president for supporting Ukraine in international organizations
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked President of Costa Rica Rodrigo Chaves for supporting Ukraine in international organizations.
Zaluzhnyi, Yermak thank American partners for support in defending Ukraine’s sovereignty, yerritorial integrity
In the framework of the continued dialogue, Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhnyi had a phone call with U.S. President's National Security Advisor Jacob Sullivan and United States Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley.
Ukraine seeks to bring Russia’s political, military leaders to justice for crime of aggression
Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Smyrnov and Ambassador-at-Large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Anton Korynevych held a meeting with representatives of foreign media, during which they talked about the project of establishing an international tribunal that will consider the crime of Russian aggression against our country.
Draft resolution recognizing Russia’s actions in Ukraine as genocide presented in U.S. Senate
A bipartisan group of high-ranking U.S. Senators has presented a draft resolution recognizing Russia’s unprovoked war against Ukraine as genocide of the Ukrainian people.
New top prosecutor to be appointed within 10 days, says ruling faction head
The first and most important task of the new prosecutor general should be to appoint the chief of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office.
President Zelensky debunks fake news about his health condition
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has debunked fake news about his serious health condition, which was spread via Ukrainian radio stations during a cyberattack.
Zelensky thanks Draghi, hopes Italy will continue to support Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked Mario Draghi, who resigned as Italy's prime minister, for supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression and expressed hope that Italy would continue to support Ukrainians.
EU Council expands sanctions against Russia
The Council of the European Union has expanded sanctions against Russia for its military invasion and aggression against Ukraine.
Foreign Ministry calls on Iran to refrain from any steps fueling Russia's war against Ukraine
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has called on the Iranian side to refrain from any statements or steps that will fuel Russian aggression against Ukraine.
Olena Zelenska discusses Russia’s war crimes with speaker of US House of Representatives
The wife of the President of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, discussed Russia's crimes against Ukrainian civilians with Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi.
Olena Zelenska becomes first foreign leader’s spouse to ever address U.S. Congress
Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska was the first ever foreign leader’s spouse to speak at U.S. Congress.
New annexation attempts by Russia to not go unpunished - U.S. State Dept
The latest comments by Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov testify to Moscow’s plans to seize more Ukrainian territories and do not go in line with Russia’s earlier claims about European security, which will eventually not go unpunished for Russia.
20 July 2022
First Lady Zelenska speaks about Book of Executioners project at the White House
When visiting the White House, First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska spoke about the ‘Book of Executioners of the Ukrainian People’ project and Russian crimes committed in Ukraine.
PM Shmyhal discusses energy cooperation, sanctions against Russia with Schallenberg, Lipavský
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal held a meeting with the foreign ministers of Austria and the Czech Republic, during which the issues of sanctions against Russia, demining, and energy cooperation were discussed.
President meets with foreign ministers of Austria, Czech Republic
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with Federal Minister for European and International Affairs of Austria Alexander Schallenberg and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Jan Lipavský.
Olena Zelenska calls on US Congress to help stop terror against Ukrainians
Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska thanked the United States for its strong support and asked to help Ukraine stop Russian terror and provide more weapons to protect the peace and lives of Ukrainians.
COREPER approves new sanctions against Russia
The Committee of the Permanent Representatives of the Governments of the Member States to the European Union (COREPER) approved the details of the seventh package of sanctions against Russia.
Austria’s FM: Terms of peace in Ukraine must not be dictated by Russia
The war unleashed by Russia must end on the terms that the Ukrainian people will consent to. Russia’s ultimatums will not be accepted.
King of Belgium: We will continue to support people of Ukraine
Belgium will continue to support the people of Ukraine who defend democracy and European values, opposing large-scale Russian aggression.
Ukraine to China: Responsibility for aggression lies only with Russia
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry expects China not to politicize Russia's aggression and use its influence on Moscow to make it end the war.
Danilov: 86 people subject to criteria under law on oligarchs
Some 86 people are now subject to the criteria defined by the law "On preventing threats to national security associated with the excessive influence of persons who have significant economic and political weight in public life (oligarchs)."
Zelensky on accession to EU: Ukraine has already started implementing EC recommendations
Ukraine has already started to implement the recommendations of the European Commission for the launch of negotiations on joining the European Union.
Czech, Austrian foreign ministers visit Irpin - mayor
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky and his Austrian counterpart Alexander Schallenberg have visited Irpin as part of their working visit to Ukraine.
Austrian foreign minister says Putin should not win
Austrian Federal Minister for European and International Affairs Alexander Schallenberg has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin should not win the war he started against Ukraine.
Zelensky criticizes Brazil's position on Russian war against Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine says he does not support Brazil's position of neutrality on Russia's war against Ukraine.
Austrian, Czech foreign ministers arrive in Kyiv
Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Austria Alexander Schallenberg and Czech Republic Jan Lipavský arrived in Kyiv.
Biden: Zelenska embodies the same tenacity and resilience as Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden commended First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska after meeting her at the White House.
19 July 2022
Ukraine to make every effort so that handing over turbine for Nord Stream have no consequences - Kuleba
The decision to send a Siemens turbine for Nord Stream 1 to Germany is a big mistake and Ukraine will make every effort to ensure that it does not have consequences and does not set a precedent.
Zelensky holds talks with Côte d'Ivoire president
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with President of Côte d'Ivoire Alassane Ouattara, which were the first in the history of bilateral relations.